Course Overview
Learn the fundamentals of anatomy and physiology and discover the workings of the body’s cardiovascular and energy systems. Understand the importance of health and safety issues in the gym and learn to safely administer CPR first aid. Develop skills to help clients overcome potential barriers to physical activity, and learn to plan, teach and evaluate a gym programme.
Pre-requisites
No previous experience required to access this course. However, you must be aged over 18 to attend the YMCAfit workshop, and to qualify for the YMCAfit Certificate award.
Qualification
YMCAfit Gym Instructor Certificate
Support and benefits
- Gain a national industry recognised qualification
- Access to a dedicated ICS tutor to mentor and motivate you throughout
- YMCAfit Gym Instructor DVD supplied
Course Code: A33
Key topics
- Bones & Joints
- Energy Systems
- The Components of Fitness
- The Warm-Up
- Cool Down Components
- Dealing with Accidents & Emergencies
- Guidelines to Planning
Hours of study
12 months / 160 hours
Technical requirements and fees
- Access to a DVD is required
- The YMCA Fitness Industry Training assessment fee of £250 to gain the YMCA qualification is additional to the course fees
You’ll need to complete a test paper at the end of each unit as part of your coursework which you can submit to your tutor online or by post. To become a fully qualified instructor of Exercise to Music, you’ll need to attend the 3-day YMCA Fitness Industry Training workshop, and assessment day.